Mother of the Groom: My Way
This past weekend was one of the most meaningful moments of my life: my son’s wedding.
It was a destination wedding in Rio de Janeiro, my hometown. We were surrounded by family and friends, some who live in Brazil, others who traveled from the U.S., all gathered to celebrate love in one of the most iconic settings in the world.
The ceremony took place on a balcony with a stunning view of Copacabana Beach, followed by a lunch reception full of joy, color, and emotion.
The couple asked the guests to wear color, and that made perfect sense. After all, we were in Rio!
As a stylist, I always say: your outfit should reflect who you are, especially on meaningful occasions. And that was my goal for the day. I didn’t want to be a “traditional” mother of the groom, because that’s not me.
I chose a dress in a lime green shade simple in design, but full of life. I styled it with neutral sandals, a clutch in the same tone of the dress, and earrings in a different shade of green, made with Brazilian stones called crisoprázio.
And I wore my hair naturally curly, just the way I like it.
I know that many women feel pressure to straighten their hair for special occasions. But I believe we should feel free and proud to show up as ourselves. Curls and all.
That day, I felt like myself. And that’s always the goal.
That’s what I tell my clients, too: no matter the dress code, your style should feel true to you
Hi, I’m Marcia Crivorot, a Personal Stylist based in NY. Once a month, I send newsletters featuring style tips, recommended brands, and a shopping guide. Unlock previous editions of my newsletters and receive my emails firsthand by subscribing.
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